World English Bible
John 7:39
“But he said this about the Spirit, which those believing in him were to receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus wasn't yet glorified.”
Verse in context — John 7
37
Now on the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink!
38
He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water.
39
But he said this about the Spirit, which those believing in him were to receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus wasn't yet glorified.
40
Many of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, "This is truly the prophet.
41
Others said, "This is the Christ." But some said, "What, does the Christ come out of Galilee?
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